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Lent & Easter Think Tank
The Commission for Education for Discipleship and Leadership (CEDAL) invites you to kickstart your worship planning for Lent and Easter by joining them at a Think Tank event on Wednesday 31 January, 9.30am to 1.00pm at Mount Pleasant Uniting Church.
New Testament scholar Rev Emeritus Professor Bill Loader will provide us with a catalyst to get our creativity flowing. Bring your past ideas to share and be inspired!
This opportunity is open to all active ministry members, including but not limited to Ordained Ministers, Pastors, Lay Preachers, ministry candidates and worship teams
Click 'Find Out More' for registration information.
Uniting Church WA Adopts Disability Access and Inclusion Policy
At the 47th Annual Meeting of the Synod of WA, a proposed Disability Access and Inclusion Policy was adopted. The policy is a result of four years of work by the Disability Royal Commission Synod Task Group and now paves the way for the development of a Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) for 2023-2026.
This article was originally published in the December 2023 edition of Revive magazine.
UCWA Name Badges
Name badges are available for purchase from the Uniting Church office. These badges measure 76mm x 25mm and attach themselves to your clothing via a magnet (or pin by request).
Congregations can order Uniting Church WA name badges by completing an order form and emailing Wendy at communications@wa.uca.org.au
Summer Spirit 20249 & 10 February 2024 True to yourself, true to your faith: Navigating authenticity in a diverse world. Full program including guest speakers and workshop topics can be found on our events page here. Registrations close 31 January 2024 |
Rev Mitchell Garlett is Quintessentially CockburnThe Garlett family has been making firm cross-cultural connections in Coolbellup since 1986 and those links are set to continue their well-worn path into Cockburn’s future. Thanks to the City of Cockburn for sharing this story with us. |
News & Information
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity opens: “Who are the ones that need our loving care the most?” - 'As the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity opened on 18 January, a special prayer held at the Ecumenical Centre and online delved deeply into questions about love for our neighbor.' (WCC)
Lent Event 2024: A call to faithful action on Climate Change - Lent Event is inspired by a simple but powerful idea. That every one of us has a role to play in building a world free from poverty and injustice. Congregations are invited to join with UnitingWorld for Lent Event - 14 February to 28 March 2024
The 2024 UCA Assembly Calendar of dates is now available.
Team building that gives back to homelessness - Recipe for Change is a new program by Uniting WA offering Perth businesses a team-building experience for their staff around understanding the issues contributing to homelessness in WA.
- Together in Song Hymn Books - Albany Uniting Church has approx. 50 Together in Song hymn books in excellent condition that are surplus to their needs. They would be happy to give to another congregation/s. Contact newsandnotes@wa.uca.org.au if your congregation could use more hymn books and we can pass on the message.
- Treasure Market - the next Treasure Market at Maylands/Mt Lawley Uniting Church will be held on Saturday 17 February from 9.00am until 12noon at 165 Railway Pde. Mt Lawley.
- Induction of Rev Toby Keva - All are welcome to the Service of Induction of Rev Toby Keva as Minister at Willetton Uniting Church on Sunday 4 February, starting at 2.00pm
Events Calendar
January
- Friday 26 January. Australia Day Public Holiday.
- Wednesday 31 January, 9.30am to 1.00pm. Lent and Easter Think Tank at Mount Pleasant Uniting Church.
February
- Friday 2 February. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Sunday 4 February, 2.00pm. Induction of Rev Toby Keva at Willetton Uniting Church.
- Friday 9 & Saturday 10 February. Summer Spirit 2024
- Friday 9 February. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Wednesday 14 February. Ash Wednesday.
- Friday 16 February. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Friday 16 February, 7.00pm. CEDAL Commencement Service at St Peter and Emmaus Church, Joondanna.
- Saturday 17 February, 9.00am to 12.30pm. CEDAL Commencement Retreat at St Peter and Emmaus Church, Joondanna
- Saturday 17 February, 9.00am to 12.00pm. Treasure Market at Maylands/Mt Lawley Uniting Church
- Saturday 17 February. Induction of Rev Ivan Clarke at Trinity North Uniting Church
- Friday 23 February. Uniting Church Centre closed.
This week we pray for:
Gingin Uniting Church, St Stephen’s School Carramar and Duncraig
Assembly Circles of Interest: Discipling the Next Generations and Transforming Worship
Check out job opportunities within the Uniting Church WA:
Presbytery Officer
Expressions of interest are invited from Ministers of the Word, Deacons, or Lay Persons to fill a vacant 0.5 position within the Uniting Church, Presbytery of Western Australia. The Presbytery Officer is to provide support to the Presbytery Standing Committee and to oversee the leadership and management of the Presbytery staff team.
Application close Monday 22 January 2024, 5.00pm,
Job Opportunities - Uniting Church Northern Synod
General Secretary - Northern Synod
The Uniting Church in Australia, Northern Synod, is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as their next General Secretary. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the direction of the Northern Synod and contributing to the mission and ministry of The Uniting Church.
Applications close Sunday 4 February 2024.
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